During Week 16, 10 of the NFL's 32 teams were missing their preferred starter due to injury. And of those teams, only two (Houston and Pittsburgh) will compete in the playoffs.

In Green Bay, things are remarkably different.

Since Brett Favre took over as Green Bay's starter on Sept. 27, 1992, the Packers have played 343 games. Aaron Rodgers and Favre have been the only preferred starters in that time, and combined, they've missed one start.

One out of 343 - or 0.29%

"We're spoiled," Packer wideout Jordy Nelson said. "Fans are spoiled, the organization is spoiled to have two great quarterbacks like that and not have to deal with injuries, knock on wood.

"We've taken advantage of it, and hopefully, we can keep playing well."

Wide receiver Donald Driver, who played with both Favre and Rodgers, marvels at the string of remarkable health the Packers have enjoyed at the most important position in sports.

"I guess for us, we're spoiled, and not too many people get the opportunity to be spoiled," Driver said. "We're truly spoiled and we're also blessed.

"It gives us a great chance to win week in and week out. You've got your starting quarterback out there, and for us, that's been a true blessing. He's not hurt like most quarterbacks in the National Football League are right now."

For most teams, losing their starting quarterback for any amount of time is a death knell.

Indianapolis won at least 10 games every year between 2002-'10. But without Peyton Manning this year, the Colts are tied for the NFL's worst record (2-13).

Chicago was 7-3 when Jay Cutler broke his right thumb in Week 11. Since then, the Bears have dropped five straight.

Houston has enjoyed the best season in franchise history, but with third-stringer T.J. Yates at the helm, the Texans have little hope this postseason.

It's like that all across the NFL, where teams have seasons ruined when their signal caller goes down. But in Green Bay, the Packers just keep trotting out their No. 1 quarterback.

In those 343 games that Favre and Rodgers have started, Green Bay is 217-126 for a .633 winning percentage. The Packers have won two Super Bowls, eight divisional titles and reached the postseason 14 times in those 20 seasons.

Sure, Green Bay's quarterback duo has been second to none.

Favre won three most valuable players, one Super Bowl and will probably be a first-ballot Hall of Fame player. Rodgers already has won one Super Bowl, appears poised to win more and is the odds-on favorite to capture 2011 MVP honors.

But the durability and toughness Green Bay has gotten from its quarterbacks has been remarkable.

"I definitely think it puts you in a position to win any time you have the continuity and the consistent guys in your lineup every week," said running back Ryan Grant, a Packer since 2007. "But we've been fortunate to have the same guys, and that's hats off to a lot of things. The guys we have, both being so durable, the trainers and everything that goes into the preparation."

Favre, of course, was the NFL's ultimate iron man. Favre started a total of 321 consecutive games for three teams, including the postseason, before a sprained shoulder sidelined him for Minnesota in Week 14 last season.

"Brett was a tough guy and he showed that over the years," Grant said. "He's got the most (starts) right? That speaks for itself."

But Rodgers' toughness and durability has been remarkable, too.

Rodgers battled through a painful shoulder injury in 2008. And of a possible 68 starts, the only time Rodgers missed came in Week 15 of 2010 when he was sidelined by a concussion.

"I think it's the combination of a lot of things," Rodgers said. "A little bit has to be contributed to good fortune, but I think it's genetics, as well.

"Brett had big hands, was big boned. I think I have a similar bone structure. But I think having some physical toughness also helps. You've got to deal with bumps and bruises. Physical toughness and genetics are a good portion of it."

There are tricks to the trade, as well.

Rodgers said one thing he learned from Favre was to never sit still in the pocket, even after the ball is thrown and a play is dead.

"Brett was always moving his feet after he threw the ball." Rodgers said. "He'd throw it on plane or on balance, then he'd move his feet when guys were falling at his legs or diving into him.

"And when you watch that enough, you start incorporating those things and realizing weight distribution. You can avoid some of those things like guys running into you, guys falling into you if you just keep your feet moving."

Rodgers also has mastered some of the psychology to the game.

You'll never hear him criticize opposing defenders before a game. In fact, Rodgers often has friends in the other locker room, something he believes is extremely beneficial.

"I look at one play," Rodgers said. "In 2009, we're playing down in Chicago and we're running a two-point conversion and I threw it out to Greg (Jennings) on the left side. It was 19-14 . . . and Tommie (Harris) grabbed my legs. He could tell I was in a compromising position where I almost tore my knee up, but he let go.

"Tommie and I had spent a little time together in the off-season . . . and I had always been friendly with him. I can't look you in the eye and say that my relationship with him did not factor into him letting go that day.

"A dirty player, or even a player you have no relationship with, might have held on while I'm getting twisted up top and tear my knee up."

"For me, I can say I played with two great quarterbacks that have always been able to play," Driver said. "I think with these guys, if it ain't broken, they're going to continue to play. It's been incredible."

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